Also, Wise Bird Cider is hosting a singles mixer
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Local LEX love stories
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We’re looking for love in all the right places. | Photo by Victor Sizemore, Graphic by LEXtoday
For Valentine’s Day 2023, we made a map of places where our readers have made memories around Lexington.

We asked for your help compiling everything from Henry Clay Estate garden proposals to weddings at Woodland Park to meeting your soulmate in federal prison. Y’all did not disappoint.

A map of Lexington KY with hearts on it.

Love looks good on you, Lexington. | Map by LEXtoday via Proxi


Head to the link below to explore these local love stories by clicking on the hearts, but here are a couple we just had to share:

“My now husband and I met 10 years ago this February on the front porch of [the original] Two Keys. I was trying to open the always sticky door that led out front, and it swung open finally and I literally fell into his arms. We’ve been together since. Seven years married and we have an almost three-year-old.” — Ashley B.

Let us set the scene here for this next one, it’s a totally fun meet-cute. Jacqueline, a lifelong Lexingtonian, was visiting a friend in Ireland celebrating “12 Pubs of Christmas” at a nightclub called Havana’s. A moment of locking eyes, then dancing the night away, was all it took to change their lives.

“After 4 years of dating while he was in Ireland and me in Lexington I decided to quit my job, sell my car and all my furniture, and move to Ireland. I stayed for two years but ultimately decided I missed Lexington and my family. So, my boyfriend at the time quit his job, we put our house up for rent and he made the bold decision to relocate to Lexington. We got married and now have a daughter and two dogs.” — Jacqueline C.
YOUR ROADMAP TO LOVE
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Tuesday, Feb. 14
  • Valentine’s Day Singles Mixer | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co., 1170 Manchester St. #140, Lexington | Free | Head to the Distillery District cider spot to mend your lonely heart with an old-school singles mixer complete with name tags, games, love potions, and more.
  • Bachata Partnerwork Level 2 | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Lexington Athletic Club, 3882 Mall Rd., Lexington | $18-$60 | Singles and couples are welcome to learn all about reverse turns, syncopations, and more of Bachata partner dancing.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
  • Amateur Hour: An Art Club for Adults | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Northside Library Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington | Free | Tap into your creative side and work on self-portraits inspired by Black artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Thursday, Feb. 16
  • Terrarium Kits for Kids | Thursday, Feb. 16-Friday, Feb. 17 | Times vary | The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr., Lexington | $10 | Pick up a terrarium-building kit with an instructional video for a fun hands-on learning experience for your kids.
Friday, Feb. 17
  • Presidents’ Day Family Open House | Friday, Feb. 17 | 10 a.m. | Mary Todd Lincoln House, 578 West Main St., Lexington | $0-$15 | Celebrate Presidents’ Day with special programming including games and activities inspired by the activities of the Lincoln family.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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What’s in: Refreshed, glowing, event-ready skin
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Weather
  • 62º | Mostly cloudy | 8% chance of rain
Development
  • Beginning in March, an 18-month construction project will begin in the Gainesway neighborhood. The West Hickman Trunk E. Sewer Improvement project, costing ~$8.2 million, will replace the sewer pipeline along Greentree from Armstrong Mill Road to New Circle. This work is mandated by both the state and EPA. (WKYT)
Watch
  • Tam and Leigh, who you might know as the Kentucky Taste Buds online, are heading to a television screen near you. Beginning Monday, March 27, the best friends will have their own lifestyle show, “Live from Chevy Chase,” airing weekdays at 9 a.m. on FOX56. Learn more. 📺
Sports
  • Congratulations to Tates Creek High School’s Trinity Gottler for becoming Lexington’s first female wrestler to advance to the state championships. Thanks to her third-place finish last weekend, Trinity will compete in the first round this Saturday, Feb. 18 at Ryle High School in Union. Good luck, Trinity. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
On This Day
  • Yesterday, Feb. 13, marked 19 years since firefighter Brenda Cowan was killed at the scene of a call in southeast Lexington. Brenda was the city’s first Black female firefighter. She’s remembered today through the Lexington Fire Department’s annual fire camp for girls and the Athens-Boonesboro elementary school named after her. 🚒 (LEX18)
Eat
  • Whether you’re sharing them with a partner or enjoying them all for yourself, chocolate-dipped strawberries are a Valentine’s Day staple for a reason. Pro tip: Stop by the Kroger Deli Feb. 10-14 to snag some for yourself. 🥂*
Shop
  • What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all. Also, happy early anniversary to Trevor and Jacqueline (whose story we shared above), who are celebrating 10 years of marriage this Thursday, Feb. 16.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Find last-minute local Valentine’s Day gift ideas, here.
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